PROJECTS ASSOCIATE – 0-3PQE – LONDON

About the job:

Reporting directly to the head of the London Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance Group, the successful candidate will be an ambitious junior associate or NQ with a particular focus on projects and infrastructure work or an NQ with a demonstrable interest in the area. Some finance experience is preferred, subject to your level of PQE. This NY headquartered law firm has an extensive practice advising on the development and financing of major international cross-border energy and power projects. The team head is globally recognised in Chambers, Legal 500 and other legal directories for his expertise in advising on innovative and “first-of-its-kind” projects within the oil & gas and power sectors, and other major infra projects. You will be joining a team with more than 100 dedicated lawyers in the US, UK, South America and across Asia. This really is a team built around efficient collaboration, meeting the demands of the most challenging cross-border deals in the market.. The firm is a member of the Wall Street Elite, one of the world’s pre-eminent international law firms, highly ranked in The American Lawyer’s A-List. The firm prides itself on its use of small teams of exceptional lawyers, with big responsibilities. Challenges arrive quickly because clients bring their toughest and first-in-class deals and issues. You will be confident in the application of your legal knowledge, but you must also possess sound judgment. Professional development and training is a key priority at this firm and you will get the best training available. In London, the office has a significant and heavyweight presence, offering a range of services across various practice areas, many of which are ranked in Band 1 in Chambers & Partners. These include: Banking and Leveraged Finance, Corporate, Competition, Islamic Finance, Litigation & Arbitration, Restructuring, Technology & Outsourcing, Project Finance, Securities, Tax and Transportation and Space.